Help Kathy and Promise Find An RV Home

My Friend Kathy and her dog Promise need our help!

Hi, my name is Marc Berlin, and I'm raising money for my friend, Kathy, who was diagnosed with COPD and is in danger of losing her home which is an old RV. Kathy's medical bills are piling up, and she is facing housing uncertainty. We're asking for help to support her treatment and housing solution.

I met Kathy nearly 2 years ago on a Sonoma Coast Beach Overlook spot in Bodega Bay CA. Kathy’s kind smile and her dog Promise’s cute face and wagging tail instantly drew me in. Initialy I thought she was just a cool lady , enjoying the majestic overlook with her dog. Over the past two years I have become acquainted with Kathy & Promise and their story which is why I am compelled to help them in any way I can. Kathy is smart, well read, a nature and animal lover (as well as a vegetarian ). Kathy is a kindhearted soul that is not the type to ask for help - so I am doing it for her!

Her story: Kathy (originally from Iowa) owned and operated a successful retail clothing store in the foothills of the Sierra where she sold dresses, jewelry and "Hippie" stuff. Kathy was a well liked and respected proprietor of the store called Global Colors in (Georgetown CA.)

About 4 years ago Kathy’s landlord abruptly sold the building and she had 30 days to move out. The next week, her home she rented for 20 years was sold under similar circumstances. During her move out /store closing a man that Kathy had known (and worked for her for over 10 years) was hired to help her with the move. While Kathy was out at a doctors’ appointment this trusted man stole from her home a package with her life savings in it. Shortly after that Kathy was diagnosed with COPD. (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common lung disease causing restricted airflow and breathing problems.)

After these three life changing events, Kathy and Promise, with no family or place to go, became unhoused. Kathy, with the little money she had left, purchased a beat up old camper for her and Promise to live in and moved to the cool climate of Bodega Bay CA where her COPD is not irritated by the high altitude or hot weather. Her camper has no heat, no shower and no electricity (the RV generator is not functional). After 4 years and the ravages of old age and the salty climate, her camper is on its last leg. It needs a transmission, the roof sealed and a new generator. I spent some time patching the roof last winter (every time it rains the inside gets soaked) and also tried many times to fix the generator with no luck. All of these issues make her COPD condition much worse! Heat would be a great help!

The funds we raise for Kathy will be used to purchase a used RV, Van or small truck large enough for Kathy and Promise to stay dry and and live comfortably in Bodega Bay. Every donation, no matter how small, will make a difference. Kathy's spirit is strong, and we're hoping to help her get back on her feet. Thank you for your kindness and support!"